c) Before you listen, make sure you know the meanings of the following words. Think how they can be related to RFID.

Word Meanings and Relation to RFID:

• whereabouts: The general location or vicinity of a person or thing. Relation to RFID: RFID can be used to track the whereabouts of items or even people (if implemented in personal devices), raising privacy concerns.
• deter shoplifting: To discourage or prevent people from stealing goods from a store. Relation to RFID: RFID tags can be used in retail to track inventory and potentially alert staff if an item with a tag leaves the store without being paid for, thus deterring shoplifting.
• privacy: The state of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. Relation to RFID: The ability of RFID to track items and potentially individuals raises significant privacy concerns about who can access this data and how it is used.
• loyalty card: A card issued by a retailer or service provider that entitles the holder to discounts or special offers. Relation to RFID: RFID technology could be integrated into loyalty cards to provide more seamless and personalized customer experiences, or to track customer behavior and preferences for marketing purposes, again with potential privacy implications.